Shellfish biotoxin alert for Kawhia
by MPI NZ 6 Dec 2023 00:54 PST
Map showing the area covered by the shellfish biotoxin alert extends from Papanui Point, just south of Raglan, to Tirua Point, which is just south of Marokopa. The warning also includes Kawhia and Aotea harbours © MPI NZ
New Zealand Food Safety today issued a public health warning against collecting shellfish in the Kawhia region.
The warning extends from Papanui Point, just south of Raglan, to Tirua Point, which is just south of Marokopa. The warning also includes Kawhia and Aotea harbours. Paralytic shellfish toxins have been detected in mussels from Kawhia wharf at levels above the safe limit set by MPI.
Other warnings remain in place for Northland, East Cape/Hawke's Bay and the inner Queen Charlotte Sound.
Find Shellfish biotoxin alerts here.